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Narrated by:
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Peter Alliss
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Tim Brooke-Taylor
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Robert Powell
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By:
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Barry Johnston
About this listen
Building on the huge success of The Wit of Cricket, this is a collection of the funniest golf anecdotes, jokes, and stories, performed by Peter Alliss, Tim Brooke-Taylor, and Robert Powell.
Here is a bumper bag of humorous anecdotes and amusing tales from the world of golf that proves it is a funny old game – bunkers, birdies, and all!
Recorded live by Peter Alliss, Tim Brooke-Taylor, and Robert Powell in front of an enthusiastic audience at Hindhead Golf Club in Surrey, here are dozens of hilarious stories about legendary players such as Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods – and also caddies, club golf, pro-celebrity tournaments, and commentary gaffes!
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